The Hundred has become one of England’s premier franchise competitions since its launch in 2021, with its unique 100-ball format producing several outstanding batting performances over six completed men’s seasons.
Will Jacks now leads the all-time run-scoring charts with 1,260 runs, followed closely by Ben Duckett (1,254) and Phil Salt (1,242). Eight batters have crossed the 1,000-run mark, underlining the consistency of the tournament’s leading top-order players.
This article ranks The Hundred’s highest run-scorers, highlighting the batters who have dominated the competition and rewritten the record books since 2021.
Most Runs in The Hundred History
Will Jacks has moved to the top of the all-time run-scorers list with 1,260 runs from 47 matches, followed by Ben Duckett (1,254) and Phil Salt (1,242).
Eight players have now crossed the 1,000-run mark in the competition, highlighting the consistency of the tournament’s leading top-order batters across its first six seasons.
| Rank | Player | Mat | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Will Jacks | 47 | 1260 | 108* | 28.00 | 159.29 | 8 |
| 2 | Ben Duckett | 43 | 1254 | 92 | 34.83 | 141.85 | 8 |
| 3 | Phil Salt | 47 | 1242 | 86 | 27.60 | 148.56 | 7 |
| 4 | James Vince | 49 | 1221 | 90* | 29.07 | 137.34 | 9 |
| 5 | Jos Buttler | 30 | 1141 | 90 | 43.88 | 146.84 | 11 |
| 6 | Liam Livingstone | 42 | 1119 | 92* | 33.90 | 147.43 | 7 |
| 7 | Dawid Malan | 40 | 1019 | 98* | 29.97 | 130.30 | 9 |
| 8 | Jordan Cox | 33 | 1016 | 86* | 46.18 | 155.58 | 7 |
| 9 | Harry Brook | 39 | 1001 | 105* | 37.07 | 161.97 | 4 |
| 10 | Tom Banton | 44 | 922 | 81 | 22.48 | 138.43 | 3 |
Now let’s have a closer look at each of the top 10 run-scorers in The Hundred’s history, covering their team affiliations, standout innings and what sets their batting apart from the rest of the pack in England’s 100-ball competition since 2021.
1. Will Jacks
| Span | Mat | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2026 | 47 | 1260 | 108* | 28.00 | 159.29 | 1 | 8 |
Will Jacks has moved to the top of The Hundred’s all-time run-scoring charts after another prolific season with Manchester Originals.
Across 47 matches, he has scored 1,260 runs at a strike rate of 159.29, including one century and eight fifties. His unbeaten 108 remains the highest individual score in The Hundred men’s competition.
2. Ben Duckett
| Span | Mat | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2026 | 43 | 1254 | 92 | 34.83 | 141.85 | 8 |
Ben Duckett has climbed to second on the all-time run-scorers list after another consistent campaign.
He has scored 1,254 runs from 43 matches at an average of 34.83, with eight fifties. Duckett continues to be one of the competition’s most reliable top-order batters.
3. Phil Salt
| Span | Mat | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2026 | 47 | 1242 | 86 | 27.60 | 148.56 | 7 |
Phil Salt was the first player to reach 1,000 runs in The Hundred and remains among the tournament’s most explosive batters.
Across 47 matches, he has scored 1,242 runs at a strike rate of 148.56, with seven half-centuries, continuing to provide rapid starts at the top of the order.
4. James Vince
| Span | Mat | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2026 | 49 | 1221 | 90* | 29.07 | 137.34 | 9 |
James Vince has been one of the competition’s most dependable opening batters since its inaugural season.
5. Jos Buttler
| Span | Mat | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2026 | 30 | 1141 | 90 | 43.88 | 146.84 | 11 |
Jos Buttler has the highest average among the top run-scorers despite playing fewer matches.
He has scored 1,141 runs from just 30 matches at an average of 43.88, with 11 fifties, highlighting his remarkable consistency.
6. Liam Livingstone
| Span | Mat | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2026 | 42 | 1119 | 92* | 33.90 | 147.43 | 7 |
Liam Livingstone remains one of The Hundred’s biggest match-winners with his aggressive batting.
He has scored 1,119 runs in 42 matches at a strike rate of 147.43, including seven fifties, while continuing to rank among the tournament’s leading six-hitters.
7. Dawid Malan
| Span | Mat | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2025 | 40 | 1019 | 98* | 29.97 | 130.30 | 9 |
Dawid Malan has played for three different franchises and remains one of the format’s most experienced left-handers.
His 1,019 runs from 40 matches include nine half-centuries, the joint-most in the competition, although he is still searching for his maiden Hundred century.
8. Jordan Cox
| Span | Mat | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–2026 | 33 | 1016 | 86* | 46.18 | 155.58 | 7 |
Jordan Cox has crossed the 1,000-run milestone while maintaining one of the best averages in the competition.
He has scored 1,016 runs in 33 matches at an average of 46.18 and a strike rate of 155.58, making him one of The Hundred’s most efficient batters.
9. Harry Brook
| Span | Mat | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2026 | 39 | 1001 | 105* | 37.07 | 161.97 | 1 | 4 |
Harry Brook has joined the 1,000-run club after another productive season.
He has scored 1,001 runs from 39 matches at a strike rate of 161.97, including one century and four fifties, remaining one of the competition’s most destructive batters.
10. Tom Banton
| Span | Mat | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2026 | 44 | 922 | 81 | 22.48 | 138.43 | 3 |
Tom Banton replaces Alex Hales in the all-time top 10 after the 2026 season.
He has scored 922 runs from 44 matches at a strike rate of 138.43, with three half-centuries, continuing to provide aggressive starts at the top of the order.
Most Runs in The Hundred 2025
Jordan Cox finished as the leading run-scorer of the 2025 season with 367 runs for Oval Invincibles, earning Player of the Tournament honours as the side won a third consecutive title.
Jos Buttler, Zak Crawley, Jonny Bairstow and Liam Livingstone rounded out the season’s top five, with Crawley’s 280 runs coming in just eight matches for Northern Superchargers.
| Rank | Player | Team | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jordan Cox | Oval Invincibles | 367 |
| 2 | Jos Buttler | Manchester Originals | 283 |
| 3 | Zak Crawley | Northern Superchargers | 280 |
| 4 | Jonny Bairstow | Welsh Fire | 248 |
| 5 | Liam Livingstone | Birmingham Phoenix | 241 |
Records & Trends
Several major batting records have changed after the 2026 season, with new names taking over the all-time leaderboards while a few long-standing milestones remain intact.
| Record | Player | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Most career runs | Will Jacks | 1,260 runs |
| Highest individual score | Will Jacks | 108* for Oval Invincibles (2022) |
| Most sixes (career) | Liam Livingstone | 77 |
| Most fifties (career) | Jos Buttler | 11 |
| Centuries in tournament history | Will Smeed, Will Jacks, Harry Brook | 3 total (101*, 108*, 105*) |
Season-wise Leading Run Scorers in The Hundred Men’s Competition
Every season of The Hundred has produced a standout batter who finished as the tournament’s highest run-scorer. While winning the Orange Cap (most runs) doesn’t always guarantee a title, these players have consistently dominated attacks and played a major role in their team’s success throughout the competition.
| Season | Leading Run Scorer | Team | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Liam Livingstone | Birmingham Phoenix | 348 |
| 2022 | Dawid Malan | Trent Rockets | 377 |
| 2023 | Finn Allen | Southern Brave | 388 |
| 2024 | James Vince | Southern Brave | 424 |
| 2025 | Jordan Cox | Oval Invincibles | 367 |
Note: The Hundred does not officially award an “Orange Cap”; the table lists the highest run-scorer in each men’s season.
Conclusion: Will Jacks Tops The Hundred’s Run-Scoring Charts!
Will Jacks now leads The Hundred’s all-time run-scoring charts with 1,260 runs, narrowly ahead of Ben Duckett (1,254) and Phil Salt (1,242) after the 2026 season.
Eight batters have crossed the 1,000-run mark, with established stars like Jos Buttler, Jordan Cox, and Harry Brook continuing to add to their tallies. As the competition grows, the race to finish as The Hundred’s highest run-scorer remains wide open.
